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The analysis breaks down the information provided in the Jeffrey Cahan, (2004) suggests that you can structure your
article. The evaluation of this information, the way it is critique in two ways:
presented, its validity and application. This is the main
focus of your critique. First method:
Itemise the argument into main point, reasons for
Evaluation of Topic argument, support offered STUDENT LEARNING CENTRE
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Discuss the strength and weakness of the articles
Is the topic of the article clearly defined or whether it
is ambiguous
assumptions CRITIQUE OF AN
Identify the article’s audience
Is there an implicit argument to the paper? (That
being implied or suggested but not actually Assess the value of the overall argument.
ACADEMIC ARTICLE
expressed)
Are all the key words well defined? Second method:
Is the argument logical? Identify and explain the author’s ideas and
perspective and the audience. Include direct
Is the text well clearly written in an orderly way?
quotes from the article to illustrate your points
Evaluation of the evidence (background)
Is the evidence convincing or perceptive? Explain what you think about the article, based
on the evaluation as listed above. Focus on
If there isn’t any experiential or experimental
specific weaknesses and strengths in the article
evidence given, why not? If there is, why?
(One per paragraph)
Is the evidence accurate and is it sufficient to back
For each point you mention, include sections
up the points being argued ‘A critique analyses, interprets and
from the article (quote or paraphrase) to illustrate
Is the text and evidence presented appropriate for your point and bring in references to provide evaluates a text, answering the questions
the intended audience? E.g. If teachers are the evidence in support of your critique. how? Why? And how well?’ (Jeffrey Cahan, 2004)
intended audience, then it would be inappropriate, in
most cases, for a computer specialist to present an REFERENCES
article from a highly technical perspective.
Cahan, J. (2003). Mini-lecture on writing a critique- effective academic
This brochure will provide help in:
Evaluation of the argument writing. Retrieved on March 23, 2004 from
http://empire1.esc.edu/coursesspecial/epresources.nsf/0/16de Understanding what is meant by a
How does this article relate to other reading which c3a600acff0f85256d8f004e7c2a?OpenDocument
you have done in this subject area? ‘critique’
Jones, B.J. (2001). Rhetoric and composition: Pennsylvania State
Was the counter argument fully considered? What University. Retrieved on March 23, 2004 from Looking at the background picture
was it? http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/b/j/bjj6/ENGL015-